George R. R. Martin Defies Hollywood Norms for a Friend

George R. R. Martin has self-financed four short films based on the works of his late friend, Howard Waldrop, breaking Hollywood's "cardinal rule" of not using personal funds. Martin's tribute to Waldrop, a celebrated but less commercially successful science fiction writer, includes the film "The Ugly Chickens," which has already gained festival recognition. Despite his ongoing commitment to these projects, Martin assures fans that completing "The Winds of Winter" remains a priority.